The Power of Protein

Keep up with your Active Lifestyle

No matter what your fitness objectives are, your diet is just as important to reaching your goals as the activities and training that you do. Your body needs certain nutrients to keep up with your busy lifestyle, and if you don't provide them, your body won't be able to perform - or improve - as you'd like. Protein is one of the most important nutrients you need to make sure your body can keep up with all the daily stresses you place on it, and the more active you are, the more protein you need.

Among other functions, protein is responsible for:

Keeping your blood sugar in balance
Keeping your metabolism active
Increasing your metabolic rate
Increasing the rate of muscle repair
Supports muscle growth
Supports healthy immune response

Achieve your Fitness Goals

Studies have shown that increasing protein consumption, in combination with increased activity, results in*:

Increased lean body mass
Decreased fat mass
Increased strength & performance
Decreased muscle fatigue
Faster workout recovery time

So whether you're working towards bigger muscles, a smaller waist, or a faster 10k run, protein is the key to getting you there.

* compared to control group that did not increase protein intake.

Daily Protein Requirements: How Much Protein Do You Need?

For those who are physically active, research has shown that between 1-1.5g of protein per pound of body weight is optimal. However, the amount of protein you need will vary depending on certain factors, such as weight, activity level, health and age.

The chart below gives approximate daily protein intake suggestioin for your weight and activity level.

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